The tech origin story has turned into a trendy subgenre in Hollywood biopics. Swiped narrates the journey of Whitney Wolfe Herd (formerly Whitney Wolfe), an entrepreneur who played a key role in creating both Tinder and Bumble. She's portrayed by the incredibly talented Brit, Lily James, one of the most versatile yet underrated actresses in …
Tag: directed by women
FlixChatter Review: East Of Wall (2025) – a stirring Neo-western that explores the journey of a mom + daughter, told from a female lens
Even though this film won Sundance's Audience Award earlier this year, somehow it escaped my radar until last month. Written and directed by Kate Beecroft in her directorial debut, East Of Wall is a docufiction, which mixes documentary with fictional storytelling. The main stars include mother and daughter duo Tabatha Zimiga and Porshia Zimiga, who …
FlixChatter Review: FOLKTALES (2025) – a wondrous, uplifting documentary showcasing students learning survival skills in the Arctic wilderness
I saw this documentary back in April at MSPIFF, and I’m sure glad I saw this on the big screen. Great documentaries pull you into a world you might not know much about, thanks to firsthand and in-depth storytelling and stunning visuals. That’s the main appeal of Folktales, as it tracks the experiences of a …
FlixChatter Review: BONJOUR TRISTESSE (2025) – this slow-burning drama is visually lush with an evocative summer vibe but lacks a satisfying ending
Bonjour Tristesse is the ultimate Summer movie as it’s set during a Summer holiday in the South of France, where 18-year-old Cécile (Lily McInerny) is spending time with her father Raymond (Claes Bang) and his latest girlfriend, stunning dancer Elsa (Nailia Harzoune). Cécile spends her days swimming and relaxing with her new French boyfriend Cyril …
FlixChatter Review: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025) – this French rom-com captures the essence of Austen as its heroine charts her own literary and romantic path
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman of a certain age on the brink of spinsterhood must be in want of a love life. But is it though? Agathe Robinson (Camille Rutherford) is in her early 30s, she works at the iconic Parisian bookshop Shakespeare and Company, and dreams of becoming a …
FlixChatter Review: TWO TO ONE (2025) – Sandra Hüller stars in a German heist comedy set after the fall of the Berlin Wall
Two To One presents a unique storyline that truly exemplifies that 'truth can be stranger than fiction,' as it's based on actual events. After the Berlin Wall came down, a communist family stumbles upon a bunker packed with cash that's about to lose its value. With their neighbors' help, they rush to dive into the …
MSPIFF 2025 Review: LUZ – Isabelle Huppert stars in a cross-continent tale about rediscovering human connection via VR technology
Luz is a fascinating exploration of connection with the use of technology, notably virtual reality, as characters living on two different continents collide in a VR world. It opens with a mythical translucent deer strolling the street of an LED-lit modern city. These fascinating and mysterious visuals are what fuel Flora Lau’s second feature, which …
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